Greetings to all of our faithful readers. As you have no doubt noticed, the HRM site has been in hibernation for the past 6 months. Behind the scenes, however, we have been busy looking for the best way to continue providing current and important human rights news to you, our readers, amid the ever changing… Continue Reading »

South Korea’s active involvement in supporting refugees both domestically and internationally is consistent with its dedication to various international development causes worldwide. Since 2004, the government has contributed at least one million dollars towards UNHCR annually; in 2015, it donated almost $13 million. Much of these funds are earmarked towards specific humanitarian projects, such as… Continue Reading »

This week, the country was focused on the outcome of the recent parliamentary elections. The second anniversary of the Sewol sinking revived memorials and interest in investigating the incident. An AP report concerning the cover-up of imprisonment and abuse of ‘vagrants’ prior to the 1988 Olympics dominated international headlines. Korean English Language Media Coverage April 14 Korea JoongAng Daily… Continue Reading »

This week, the nation’s attention was focused on the National Assembly election that took place on the 13th. Other issues included treatment of foreign workers, youth unemployment and minimum wage, and the controversial announcement of a North Korean group defection. Korean English Language Media Coverage April 7 The Korea Herald Abortion not violation of dignity: Seoul… Continue Reading »

This week, the nation’s attention was directed towards issues of sexual harassment and assault. Additionally, a court ruling on the banning of prostitution garnered both national and international commentary. Korean English Language Media Coverage March 31 The Korea Herald Court rules ban on prostitution constitutional March 31 The Kyunghyang Shinmun The police and the military indiscriminately… Continue Reading »

This week, recent incidents of demeaning treatment of employees led to discussion of workers’ rights. In addition, the government began to consider programs to prevent future child abuse, and the national intelligence agency was confronted over surveillance of citizens, journalists, and politicians. Korean English Language Media Coverage March 24 Korea JoongAng Daily Loan sharks coerced women into prostitution March 24 Korea… Continue Reading »

This week, the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination led to discussion of the status of immigrants and multiculturalism in Korea. Other important issues included higher education reform and the plight of working mothers. Korean English Language Media Coverage March 17 The Korea Herald School smoking test breaches students’ rights, watchdog says March 17 The… Continue Reading »

This week, national and international studies spurred discussions of gender equality, attitudes towards immigrants, and income equality. In addition, children’s welfare continued to be a key issue as the government looks for ways to prevent further abuse cases. Korean English Language Media Coverage March 10 Korea JoongAng Daily For elderly villagers, new taxi plans a… Continue Reading »

This week, International Women’s Day spurred analysis of gender equality. In addition, the discussion around privacy and national security continued in response to the passage of the counter-terrorism bill. Korean English Language Media Coverage March 3 Yonhap News Agency S. Korean parliament passes N. Korean human rights bill March 3 The Korea Herald Bill passed to… Continue Reading »

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